July 21, 2010

Emerging Ergonomic Technologies: Laptops and Hand Stabilizing Support Device

A focuses on innovation through ergonomics. Will laptop (notebook) computers ever be ergonomically designed? So far, no, but here are some prototypes aiming to change that, including adjustable screens and keyboards, curved displays and split keyboards, and more. In another example, researchers are developing a device that steadies the hand for precision tasks and disability accommodation.